A South Cumbrian visitor attraction is launching its first dog show – and hopes pet owners from across the country will take part.
For the first time, Holker Hall and Gardens, near Cartmel, will host the Holker Hounds Fun Dog Show.
Taking place on August 10, the event will feature categories including Best Puppy, Best Veteran, Waggiest Tail, Best Biscuit Catcher, Best Pedigree and Best Cross Breed.
Category winners will go forward to the grand finale: the Holker Hound of the Year competition.
The ultimate winner will take home the title but will also have their name engraved on the Holker Hound of the Year Cup, which will be displayed at the hall.
There will also be a dog agility course and a just for fun scurry – hosted by Cunningshot of Brough. This activity – inspired by gundog training – is open to dogs of all shapes, sizes, and skill levels, offering a fun opportunity for pets to test their speed and recall.
The event has been has been inspired by the attraction’s Holker hound of the week posts on social media, which highlights the dogs who visit the hall.
Online registration is open now. Visit https://www.holker.co.uk/tickets/
